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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.55, 184.41 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.55, 184.41 and 115.26 is: 173.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.55 : 184.41 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.55/184.41 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.55x = 184.41 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.55x = 21,255.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,255.10/122.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.44

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